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A Tribute to Bill Seidman

During his career, Bill Seidman left an indelible mark on the financial services industry. Best-known as the outspoken former chairman of the FDIC and RTC, he single handedly became the face of regulatory reform following the massive S&L crisis of the 1980s. In the years that followed, Seidman’s credibility and sharp insights were heralded by financial and political leaders around the globe. Considered a renegade, a scholar, a problem solver, a sage, Bill Seidman never pulled a punch and embodied an unflinching sense of leadership and ethics over his 88-year lifetime. Bank Director is honored Bill Seidman served as our...